Top Rankings
Tecumseh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,387 students in Tecumseh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Tecumseh School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,387 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tecumseh School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2013. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2004–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,802 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$38 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,408
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,802
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tecumseh School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Adrian St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-9744
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-9744
Gr: PK-3 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Tecumseh High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Tecumseh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 N Maumee St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-1105
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-1105
Gr: 4-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Sutton Early Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2780 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 423-2367
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 423-2367
Gr: PK-3 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tecumseh School District?
Tecumseh School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,387 students.
What is the rank of Tecumseh School District?
Tecumseh School District is ranked #214 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tecumseh School District?
85% of Tecumseh School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tecumseh School District?
Tecumseh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Tecumseh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,802 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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